Last updated: May 2026 · Pennsylvania IFTA rates current for Q1–Q4 2026
Pennsylvania · 74.1¢/gal

Pennsylvania IFTA Calculator 2026

Pennsylvania's IFTA diesel tax rate is 74.1¢ per gallon (2Q 2026). Calculate your PA IFTA liability.

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Pennsylvania IFTA Rates & Trucking Overview 2026

Pennsylvania's diesel tax rate is 74.1 cents per gallon (2Q 2026). The rate reflects PA's Oil Company Franchise Tax (OCFT), applied on top of the base state tax and adjusting based on wholesale diesel prices.

Major Pennsylvania Trucking Routes

I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike): Ohio border east through Pittsburgh, Philadelphia to NJ Turnpike. Primary east-west toll corridor and one of the busiest truck routes in the US.
I-81: Maryland border through Harrisburg, north to New York. Critical corridor for Southeast-Northeast freight connecting to I-78.
I-78: Allentown to New York — key final-mile route into the NYC metro area.
I-80: Ohio border east through Bloomsburg to New Jersey. Northern PA freight route bypassing turnpike tolls.

Pennsylvania IFTA — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pennsylvania IFTA diesel tax rate in 2026?
Pennsylvania's IFTA diesel tax rate for 2026 is 74.1 cents per gallon. PA's rate includes a flat state tax plus the Oil Company Franchise Tax (OCFT), which fluctuates with wholesale diesel prices and is updated semi-annually.
Why is Pennsylvania diesel tax so high?
Pennsylvania's high diesel tax funds Turnpike system bonds and state highway maintenance. The Oil Company Franchise Tax structure allows the rate to rise with diesel prices — when diesel is expensive, PA's tax rate goes up too.
How do I file IFTA if I'm based in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania-based IFTA carriers register and file quarterly returns with the PA Department of Revenue at mypath.pa.gov. Due dates: Q1 (Jan–Mar) April 30, Q2 (Apr–Jun) July 31, Q3 (Jul–Sep) October 31, Q4 (Oct–Dec) January 31. PA Turnpike tolls are separate — managed through E-ZPass.
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